Implants

Modern Techniques for the Partially-Edentulous Patient

Figure 1. Initial picture showing 4-unit metal-ceramic fixed partial denture. Figure 2. Full-thickness mucoperiosteal...

Tissue Management Protocol: “Tunnel Bone Graft” Technique

INTRODUCTION Resorption in the edentulous posterior mandible primarily occurs in a buccal to lingual...

Clinical Pearls for Surgical Implant Dentistry: Part 3

Figures 1a to 1c. Extraction of a tooth using mallet and scalpel. Use a...

Extraoral Cementation of Implant Crowns

INTRODUCTION The need to replace a missing single posterior tooth is a common restorative...

Improving Implant Impressions

Figure 1. Implant at 6 months post-op before uncovery. Figure 2. Implant cover screw...

Stabilizing Partial Dentures Using Small-Diameter Implants

The innovative use of dental implants is opening doors to many different types of...

Clinical Pearls for Surgical Implant Dentistry: Part 2

In part 1 of this 4-part series of articles, clinical pearls related to diagnostic...

Denture Stabilization With Small-Diameter Implants

There are calls across the profession for dentists to offer more functional solutions to...

In-Office Custom Abutments and Long-Term Provisionals

When using a cementable crown, implant prosthetics require that an abutment head be placed...

Clinical Pearls for Surgical Implant Dentistry: Part 1

INTRODUCTION There is a large body of evidence that supports the success of dental...